Summary

One of the hallmarks of CARF is the focus on person- centeredness. Although this term is widely used in the health field today, there is often confusion between “person-centered” and “system-centered” activities and decisions. Developing and delivering person-centered services go beyond the person-centered plan and relate the attitudes and values of the organization and how it operationalizes this philosophy on a day-to-day basis.

Webinar participants should be able to:

Develop a greater understanding of person-centeredness.

Evaluate their organization regarding its degree of person-centeredness.

Understand how most behavioral health, child and family, and opioid treatment clients have been exposed to trauma and how trauma-informed services are closely related to person-centered services.